Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Names of cells Functions
a. Oxyntic cell 1. Its function is to secrete mucus for lubricating the food.
b. Zymogen cell 2. Its function is to secrete a proenzyme of protein digestive enzyme.
c. Mucous cell 3. Its function is to secrete hydrochloric acid and activate pepsinogen into the functional pepsin.

  1. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  2. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  3. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  4. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  5. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
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Explanation

This is the correct option. The function of oxyntic cell is to secrete hydrochloric acid and activate pepsinogen into the functional pepsin. The function of zymogen cell is to secrete a proenzyme of protein digestive enzyme. The function of mucous cell is to secrete mucus for lubricating the food.

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